Best Amon Amarth memories

Mordnir · January 1st, 2010, 01:27 PM

My best Amon Amarth memory is when I saw them on April 24th, 2009 (3 days after my 18th birthday) in Allentown at a small venue called the 'Croc Rock'. Tickets were a birthday present from a good freind and it was my first concert ever. I was almost front row, the gate was in reaching distance, and the sound of the bass blew my mind. I had been a huge Amon fan before the concert, and afterwards I was an even bigger one. It was the best birthday present I could have ever gotten. Since I already thanked my friend, there are a few more guys I'd like to thank...

Thank you SO much, Amon Amarth, and the crew for making my 18'th birthday the best birthday of my life. You guys made it so awesome, it inspired me to start a band with my friends, and we are currently still together, writing new stuff every now and then.

Once again, Thanks guys, Never stop the rock until the Ragnorök!

Xamarth · January 9th, 2010, 10:46 AM

I only really have the one. I saw them on November 22 in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a small gig, maybe 700 people but I loved that aspect. I managed to get up right close to the fencing too and it was just legendary in every aspect. They played every song I loved except Pursuit so I was disappointed as they left but then they came back for the encore and fuck me, Olavi started the opening bit of it and Johan said something like "we know there's a little viking in all of you", they played it and it was the biggest damn adrenaline rush I ever had.
I'd never seen any concert before that either. Its like losing your virginity to Venus herself.

Shadow77 · January 9th, 2010, 02:52 PM

My experience,prolly isnt as much as yalls but it was still great because it was me and my 2 brothers,my little brother actually sold his favorite guitar so we could go since we had to drive halfway across Texas. But it was really cool because my middle brother,while he goes to shows never really gets into it,he's the more quiet and responsible one of us. But i will be damned if he didnt push his way thru the crowd to get by the stage,first time i ever seen him do that,and it made my birthday to see him really truely enjoy himself. Killer show to,cant remember all the songs,but I do remember almost missing the encore getting tangled up at the bar settling my tab.

WeAreInFlames · January 9th, 2010, 03:25 PM

I've seen them twice and been in the front row both times...awesome, both times. The first time I saw them I reached out to Johan, I forget during what song, and he grabbed my hand. That was cool, because he ignored everyone else. I guess it helps that I probably had the longest arms of anyone in the front row...

Tomasz · January 9th, 2010, 11:19 PM

don't have one particular one as I must have seen them 30+ times in the last 9 years, but traveling around country/world and headbanging to their music is what gets me adrenaline rush/high/gusebupms/battle ready/whatever

Celtik Militia · January 11th, 2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WeAreInFlames

The first time I saw them I reached out to Johan and he grabbed my hand.

aww, sweet <3 come here *hug*

Shned · January 11th, 2010, 07:01 AM

First time I saw them, when they played 'Victorious March'. That was hot.

Also, when my girlfriend did her boob dance when we were chatting to Johan, and he threw his head back and laughed that hearty laugh.

heavy metal · January 11th, 2010, 07:04 AM

meeting the guys at bloodstock open air getting a poster signed by them and then a fantastic festival set.

reborndk · January 11th, 2010, 11:15 AM

When I saw them live last year for the first time, that was awesome.

Nikki · January 11th, 2010, 12:48 PM

First time we ever met, my brother and I were driving around when we saw the two Johans walking out of a Chinese restaurant(this was December 07 at the Troc), fun show, no wait....December 06 I think.

Two days later at the Irving Plaza show, we went to the show, but by the time we got to the venue, the show was sold out, but luckily, a guy had two tickets he needed to get rid of, so we took them(awesome guy <3), so we walked around, and wound up running into AA. Hegg says to us,"Hey, it's those guys from Philly. Um...where's that red car?" (as we had a really shitty red car back then). After that, we went to lunch with AA, fun times.

Xurek · January 11th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Seeing them for the first time live on the first night of Bloodshed Over Bochum, with a bunch of people who I had just met for the first time from all over the world!

Belgar · January 11th, 2010, 02:24 PM

Seeing them for the first time in '98 in Belgium, mesmerized after they played Victorious March. Still wonder why they never made a video of this one.

Tomasz · January 11th, 2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Belgar

Seeing them for the first time in '98 in Belgium, mesmerized after they played Victorious March. Still wonder why they never made a video of this one.

I would think that at that time label most likely did not see the payback in the video or wanted to take a chance on it

Hagg · January 13th, 2010, 05:53 AM

When i saw them in Haarlem on March 5th 2009 where they were the headliner. That was my first real AA concert.

Reivas Genocai · January 13th, 2010, 06:07 AM

While they weren't headlining...I remember very clearly in 2005, it was my very first concert, and I was so pumped for what was about to happen...

I remember AA opening with An Ancient Sign of Coming Storm and the entire floor swaying and moving, and with all the chaos, there was a sense of passion between the band and the crowd, it just made everything feel utterly phenominal!

Neither the support band, nor the headliner (Children of Bodom) could match that powerful feeling for me. It has happened all three times I've been fortunate enough to see Amon Amarth. Though I feel that energy with other bands, the fact that Amon Amarth was my very first band makes it a little more sentimental to me.

Disturbed Puppy · January 14th, 2010, 10:28 PM

I've only been able to see these guys once, at the legendary Peabody's In Cleveland. The show kicked ass, and I knew the bouncer at the door, so I didn't get marked and had access to the bar. They put on one hell of a show, from what I remember, and I vaguely recall the opening band rocking too(I was blacked out until about half way through AA's set sadly). Great shit, I can't wait for these guys to come back stateside with a tour.

Sonia G · January 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM

I saw them only once, almost 1 year ago, on January the 24th, 2009, in Barcelona. I will never forget that night... to see them in live, listening to their music... The guys drove myself and the rest of the audience crazy... Absolutely brutal! Wow, it was one of the best days of all my life, and the best concert I've ever been to, without a doubt! All I want is to see them again... as soon as possible!

Johnny_Orlando_Jr · January 19th, 2010, 03:27 PM

My favorite memory is probably when Johan and Ted did a puppet show with me that ended in Johan cutting off my hand.

Can't wait to see them again next time they come through Chicago.

Spanish_Lass · January 19th, 2010, 04:56 PM

First time I saw them, in the Glasgow leg of the unholy alliance with Slayer, was pretty good...

but seeing them in my own hometown, playing Metalway festival (a rather "young" and insignificant metal festival in the grand scheme of things) was even better- an honour may I say!

Cressida · January 24th, 2010, 10:16 AM

When i met them at the milwaukee metalfest before they played i got a chance to talk to johan about beer and what he thought about the beer here he replied I like Samuel adams so far. I told them to stay away from Milwaukees best. They killed it on stage this was when The crusher just came out.

Tomasz · January 24th, 2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cressida

When i met them at the milwaukee metalfest before they played i got a chance to talk to johan about beer and what he thought about the beer here he replied I like Samuel adams so far. I told them to stay away from Milwaukees best. They killed it on stage this was when The crusher just came out.

too bad very few were in front of that stage, not too mention the stage was way too fucking big

Cressida · January 31st, 2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomasz

too bad very few were in front of that stage, not too mention the stage was way too fucking big

yea you know. i was just happy to see them after waiting forever.

The Nomadd · February 6th, 2010, 01:40 PM

They're all great memories, but the two that stick out was the first time I went to see them, and got to meet Johan after the show. Had to wait awhile before he came out. Fuck, he was big & scary looking up close, but he's one of the nicest guys, and very down to earth. Second one was a year later when me and my GF went to see them. We sat up in the balcony (front seats) and was able to look down on them unobstructed. While they were playing, the bass and drums was actually making the balcony vibrate. Pretty intense. My GF is partially deaf, so while she can't really make out the vocals, she loves the drumming, so she was in heaven.

NewWorld · February 7th, 2010, 06:02 PM

lol do memories from this forum count? I've had some good lulz here...

Seriously though, the first AA album that I bought was a pretty great experience. My t-shirts have earned me some female admirers too, that's always fun

Seeing the band in concert was one of the best performances I've been to, but I found the night too long, there were something like 4 or 5 warmup bands so my body was already kind of tired and abused by their set XD

January 1st, 2010, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mordnir Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	Best Amon Amarth memories My best Amon Amarth memory is when I saw them on April 24th, 2009 (3 days after my 18th birthday) in Allentown at a small venue called the 'Croc Rock'. Tickets were a birthday present from a good freind and it was my first concert ever. I was almost front row, the gate was in reaching distance, and the sound of the bass blew my mind. I had been a huge Amon fan before the concert, and afterwards I was an even bigger one. It was the best birthday present I could have ever gotten. Since I already thanked my friend, there are a few more guys I'd like to thank... Thank you SO much, Amon Amarth, and the crew for making my 18'th birthday the best birthday of my life. You guys made it so awesome, it inspired me to start a band with my friends, and we are currently still together, writing new stuff every now and then. Once again, Thanks guys, Never stop the rock until the Ragnorök!

January 9th, 2010, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xamarth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 4	I only really have the one. I saw them on November 22 in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a small gig, maybe 700 people but I loved that aspect. I managed to get up right close to the fencing too and it was just legendary in every aspect. They played every song I loved except Pursuit so I was disappointed as they left but then they came back for the encore and fuck me, Olavi started the opening bit of it and Johan said something like "we know there's a little viking in all of you", they played it and it was the biggest damn adrenaline rush I ever had. I'd never seen any concert before that either. Its like losing your virginity to Venus herself. __________________ Guide us through Storms that whip And, in brutal war!

January 9th, 2010, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tomasz outdoor type Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: in a van down by the fuckin' river Posts: 1,685	don't have one particular one as I must have seen them 30+ times in the last 9 years, but traveling around country/world and headbanging to their music is what gets me adrenaline rush/high/gusebupms/battle ready/whatever __________________ "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" Last edited by Tomasz : January 9th, 2010 at 11:21 PM.

January 11th, 2010, 07:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shned Out to every nation. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norfolk/Oklahoma. Posts: 396	First time I saw them, when they played 'Victorious March'. That was hot. Also, when my girlfriend did her boob dance when we were chatting to Johan, and he threw his head back and laughed that hearty laugh. __________________ --- 'Old Knobbly Knees Townsend', they used to call me.

January 11th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nikki Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 10,771	First time we ever met, my brother and I were driving around when we saw the two Johans walking out of a Chinese restaurant(this was December 07 at the Troc), fun show, no wait....December 06 I think. Two days later at the Irving Plaza show, we went to the show, but by the time we got to the venue, the show was sold out, but luckily, a guy had two tickets he needed to get rid of, so we took them(awesome guy <3), so we walked around, and wound up running into AA. Hegg says to us,"Hey, it's those guys from Philly. Um...where's that red car?" (as we had a really shitty red car back then). After that, we went to lunch with AA, fun times. __________________ Nikki's Youtube

January 9th, 2010, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shadow77 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview,Tx Posts: 450	My experience,prolly isnt as much as yalls but it was still great because it was me and my 2 brothers,my little brother actually sold his favorite guitar so we could go since we had to drive halfway across Texas. But it was really cool because my middle brother,while he goes to shows never really gets into it,he's the more quiet and responsible one of us. But i will be damned if he didnt push his way thru the crowd to get by the stage,first time i ever seen him do that,and it made my birthday to see him really truely enjoy himself. Killer show to,cant remember all the songs,but I do remember almost missing the encore getting tangled up at the bar settling my tab.

January 11th, 2010, 07:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
heavy metal Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: pickering north yorks uk Posts: 409	meeting the guys at bloodstock open air getting a poster signed by them and then a fantastic festival set.

January 11th, 2010, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
reborndk dumme däne. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Skanderborg / Denmark. Posts: 728	When I saw them live last year for the first time, that was awesome.

January 11th, 2010, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xurek Waaagh! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Of Scotland Posts: 720	Seeing them for the first time live on the first night of Bloodshed Over Bochum, with a bunch of people who I had just met for the first time from all over the world! __________________

January 11th, 2010, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Belgar The Wallonian Redneck. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jupiter2 this is Alpha control do you copy? Posts: 1,708	Seeing them for the first time in '98 in Belgium, mesmerized after they played Victorious March. Still wonder why they never made a video of this one.

January 13th, 2010, 05:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hagg Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 74	When i saw them in Haarlem on March 5th 2009 where they were the headliner. That was my first real AA concert.

January 13th, 2010, 06:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Reivas Genocai Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 69	While they weren't headlining...I remember very clearly in 2005, it was my very first concert, and I was so pumped for what was about to happen... I remember AA opening with An Ancient Sign of Coming Storm and the entire floor swaying and moving, and with all the chaos, there was a sense of passion between the band and the crowd, it just made everything feel utterly phenominal! Neither the support band, nor the headliner (Children of Bodom) could match that powerful feeling for me. It has happened all three times I've been fortunate enough to see Amon Amarth. Though I feel that energy with other bands, the fact that Amon Amarth was my very first band makes it a little more sentimental to me. __________________ www.myspace.com/awindowtothesun

January 14th, 2010, 10:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Disturbed Puppy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Near Charlotte, NC Posts: 12	I've only been able to see these guys once, at the legendary Peabody's In Cleveland. The show kicked ass, and I knew the bouncer at the door, so I didn't get marked and had access to the bar. They put on one hell of a show, from what I remember, and I vaguely recall the opening band rocking too(I was blacked out until about half way through AA's set sadly). Great shit, I can't wait for these guys to come back stateside with a tour.

January 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sonia G Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 211	I saw them only once, almost 1 year ago, on January the 24th, 2009, in Barcelona. I will never forget that night... to see them in live, listening to their music... The guys drove myself and the rest of the audience crazy... Absolutely brutal! Wow, it was one of the best days of all my life, and the best concert I've ever been to, without a doubt! All I want is to see them again... as soon as possible! __________________ Aleshores jo, sense el pes de la carn, em sentiré deslligat de mans. I, si finalment resulta que n’hi ha, aniré al cel, on passaré una llarga temporada. (Pere Calders) 'Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.' 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.'

January 19th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Johnny_Orlando_Jr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	My favorite memory is probably when Johan and Ted did a puppet show with me that ended in Johan cutting off my hand. Can't wait to see them again next time they come through Chicago.

January 19th, 2010, 04:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Spanish_Lass Dahar Mistress Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dun Edin, Scotland Posts: 952	First time I saw them, in the Glasgow leg of the unholy alliance with Slayer, was pretty good... but seeing them in my own hometown, playing Metalway festival (a rather "young" and insignificant metal festival in the grand scheme of things) was even better- an honour may I say! Last edited by Spanish_Lass : January 19th, 2010 at 05:05 PM.

January 24th, 2010, 10:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cressida Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 62	When i met them at the milwaukee metalfest before they played i got a chance to talk to johan about beer and what he thought about the beer here he replied I like Samuel adams so far. I told them to stay away from Milwaukees best. They killed it on stage this was when The crusher just came out.

February 6th, 2010, 01:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
The Nomadd Eternal wanderer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3	They're all great memories, but the two that stick out was the first time I went to see them, and got to meet Johan after the show. Had to wait awhile before he came out. Fuck, he was big & scary looking up close, but he's one of the nicest guys, and very down to earth. Second one was a year later when me and my GF went to see them. We sat up in the balcony (front seats) and was able to look down on them unobstructed. While they were playing, the bass and drums was actually making the balcony vibrate. Pretty intense. My GF is partially deaf, so while she can't really make out the vocals, she loves the drumming, so she was in heaven.